Cricket tacos may sound gross but rest assured, they aren't. They actually are quite tasty (kind of like crunchy chicken), and a blast at a party.

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Ingredients

1 package of hard shell tacos

1 container of sour cream

1 bag of shredded lettuce

1 jar of salsa

1 pound of crickets

2 tablespoons butter or peanut oil

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flake

1/4 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 1/2teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps

1

Go to the pet store and get feeder crickets.

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2

Put the crickets in the freezer for at least an hour. The goal is not to freeze them, just to kill them.

3

Pull the back legs off.

4

Add butter or peanut oil into the skillet and place over medium heat just until the butter is melted or the oil is hot.

5

Add all the seasonings to the oil. Stir to combine.

6

Add the crickets to the skillet and stir to coat. Cook thoroughly about 5 to 10 minutes.

7

Dish out the crickets into to the taco shells adding a dollop of sour cream and salsa and a pinch of lettuce and cheese.

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